MANAMA: Bilateral trade between Italy and Bahrain rose by 52 per cent last year to the record level of 550 million euros ($617m) cementing strong economic ties, Italian Ambassador Domenico Bellato has said.
Last year also saw a great leap in Bahraini exports to Italy, which increased by 156pc, added the diplomat during a reception at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa, held to mark Italian National Day .
